Ellis Elementary School

www.rps205.com

457 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Ellis Elementary School, located at 222 S. Central Ave in Rockford, Illinois, serves as a primary educational institution within the Rockford Public School District 205. Situated in the heart of the city, the school functions as a community hub for students in the surrounding neighborhoods, focusing on providing foundational academic instruction in a supportive environment. Like many schools in the district, Ellis emphasizes the development of core literacy and numeracy skills while fostering a classroom culture designed to prepare students for their transition into middle school.

The school community at Ellis is known for its commitment to student growth, often navigating the unique challenges and opportunities present in an urban educational setting. With a focus on inclusive learning, the school provides a variety of resources and programs intended to meet the diverse needs of its student body. By prioritizing teacher-student engagement and parental involvement, Ellis Elementary strives to create a stable, encouraging atmosphere where children can develop both socially and academically throughout their formative elementary years.

457

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ellis Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	32
Hispanic	76
Black	306
Asian	1
Two or More	42

Black
306 (67.0%)
Hispanic
76 (16.6%)
Two or More
42 (9.2%)
White
32 (7.0%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Rockford SD 205
Phone:	(815)966-3909
Website:	http://www.rps205.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	457
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 80

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ellis Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	62
Grade 1	87
Grade 2	71
Grade 3	77
Grade 4	80
Grade 5	80

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ellis Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	208	45.5%
Male	249	54.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)